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Old 04-29-2009, 02:32 AM
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i have this planned to be built soon at the local acrylic shop.tell me what you think
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Old 04-29-2009, 03:09 AM
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Looks good, but I would be tempted to with 5' x 3' with same height.
And overflow in center is my preference, good if you plan on wavebox.
Let us know how it turns out.
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i have this planned to be built soon at the local acrylic shop.tell me what you think
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Old 04-29-2009, 03:12 AM
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im not big on dual overflows, and i have a center overflow on a 4' tank and hate when i need to do anything in there, i would go with just one overflow unless that wont work for some reason
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Old 04-29-2009, 04:27 AM
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I think you will need a centre brace if you are going acrylic. Just my thought.
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Old 04-29-2009, 01:02 PM
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you think with 3/4" acrylic and a 3 inch eurobrace i would really need a center brace?
what are the benefits of having a center overflow versus the 2 herbies?
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Old 04-29-2009, 01:05 PM
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i was gonna go with 4x4 foot but would have to remove my closet door may still go 4x3.
would love larger unfortunately space in all directions is an issue.
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